A Universe Of stOries

Visit the library June 1 - August 10 to celebrate summer reading!

Discover events for all ages at the library!

Hillsborough County libraries offer out-of-this-world experiences: performers and storytellers, crafting and DIY projects, technology and STEM experiments, even an exciting animal encounter or two. Check out the online calendar to discover events near you!

Read for the stars and win stellar prizes!

Track your reading online with Beanstack, a fun online tool for readers. Log your reading time in Beanstack to automatically enter our prize drawings. Hillsborough County residents of all ages are welcome to participate.

Eight weekly drawings for ZooTampa or Florida Aquarium tickets.

Grand Prize drawing July 1, 2019: Win a family membership to ZooTampa.

Avoid the summer slide!

Summer reading is not only a chance to beat the heat with books and special events – it also supercharges your brain!

Kids who do not read or spend time learning during the summer can experience the “summer slide” – learning loss that accumulates over time. Want an easy way to prevent the summer slide? Visit the library for fantastic books and activities.

Make borrowing even easier by downloading our apps for instant access: Libby for eBooks, Axis360 for kids books, Hoopla for audiobooks, comics, and streaming video, and RBDigital for full-color popular magazines. A Universe of Stories is available 24/7 with your library card!